Learning and Development Manager - Leadership and Management

Overview

Learning & Development Manager - Leadership & Management role at Phaidon International. Location: London, Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days from home). Reports to: Global Director of Learning & Development. Type: Full-time | Permanent Position. Remuneration: Base Salary + Bonus.

About Phaidon International

Established in London in 2004, Phaidon International was founded with the ambition to deliver talent solutions backed by deep industry expertise. Since then, we have consistently ranked among the fastest-growing recruitment firms globally and are currently the 10th largest direct-hire agency in the world. We partner with a wide range of businesses - from Fortune 500 companies to venture-backed start-ups - to deliver the right talent for mission-critical roles. Operating through global hubs, our consultants offer localised knowledge combined with international reach, helping clients navigate regional complexities and achieve both immediate and long-term hiring goals.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a strategic and experienced Leadership & Management L&D Manager to lead the design, delivery, and evolution of our global leadership programs. This is a high-impact role focused on developing senior leaders, aligning learning with business strategy, and driving measurable outcomes across a fast-paced, high-growth organization.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Leadership Mastery for director-level and senior leaders.
• Oversee the consistency and quality of core programs, including Manager's Tool Kit and Leadership Academy.
• Facilitate engaging, blended learning experiences tailored to diverse leadership audiences across global markets.

Strategic Business Partnership

• Collaborate with brand leaders, office heads, and People & Performance to assess leadership capability needs.
• Represent leadership development in talent planning, business reviews, and strategic workforce discussions.
• Co-create development solutions aligned with succession planning, performance culture, and business growth.
• Embed Phaidon's leadership framework into all development touch-points to reinforce performance and accountability.

Data-Driven Development

• Use tools such as 360 feedback and Power BI to conduct training needs analysis and track development outcomes.
• Lead the delivery of Leadership Mastery for director-level and senior leaders.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to high-potential leaders and succession candidates.
• Present leadership insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders to inform talent decisions.

Key Competencies

• Proven experience designing and delivering leadership development programs in a commercial or recruitment environment.
• Strong facilitation skills across in-person and virtual formats, with the ability to engage senior audiences.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business needs into learning solutions.
• Proficiency in tools such as Power BI, Microsoft Suite, and performance analytics platforms.
• Coaching certification or experience in executive coaching is a plus.

What We Offer

• Work in a collaborative, inclusive environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.
• Be part of a global learning team driving leadership excellence across six specialist brands.
• Influence the development of future leaders in a high-growth, performance-driven organization.
• Annual leave: starting with 26 days of annual leave plus national holidays and half-day birthday leave.
• Health & Wellbeing: medical, dental, and optical insurance, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme, along with access to an employee assistance program (EAP) from your first day.

How to Apply

If you are interested in learning more about the role, please apply directly.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources, Management, and Sales
• Industries: Human Resources Services

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